1949. First Edition. 327 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth with gilt lettering. . Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Pen & pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild sunning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is dulled. Clipped jacket has heavy edgewear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.